Academic Calendar
Important Dates
Spring 2021 Academic Schedule
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| December 18 - January 10 | Friday - Sunday (3 weeks) | Merrymester |
| January 4 | Monday | Employees return to work |
| January 4-8 | Monday - Friday | Open Enrollment/Advisement (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first term classes, there will be no late registration period) |
| January 5-8 | Tuesday - Friday | Spring Campus Meetings |
| January 7 | Thursday | Residence hall check in for students with housing assignments 10am-5pm |
| January 11 | Monday | Full term and 1st term face-to-face classes begin |
| January 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday |
| January 19 | Tuesday | Online classes begin |
| February 8 | Monday | Mardimester begins (Spring 13-week courses) |
| February 15-16 | Monday & Tuesday | Mardi Gras holidays; Full term Monday night only classes will make up on Friday, February 19 and full term Tuesday night classes will make up on Friday, February 26. (First term course make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean.) Residence halls remain open. |
| February 26 | Friday | Second payment of total fees due in Business Office |
| March 1 | Monday | Gulf Coast STEM and Foundation & Alumni Scholarship application deadline |
| March 3 - 5 | Wednesday - Friday | Midterm exams |
| March 4-5 | Thursday - Friday | 1st Term Final Exams |
| March 5 | Friday | Midterm grades due for full term courses |
| March 8 | Monday | Second term face-to-face classes begin (see eLearning calendar for MSVCCC online classes) |
| March 12 | Friday | Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| March 15-19 | Monday - Friday | Spring holidays |
| March 21 | Sunday | Residence Halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| March 31 | Wednesday | Final payment of total fees due in Business Office |
| April 1 | Thursday | Spring 2021 Degree/Diploma application deadline; Summer semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (Radiologic Technology) |
| April 2 | Friday | Good Friday holiday (residence halls remain open) |
| April 12 | Monday | Priority Registration begins for Summer & Fall 2021 |
| April 13 | Tuesday | Residence Hall Room Reclaim begins for Fall 2021 |
| May 3 - 7 | Monday - Friday | Final examinations for full term courses, second term courses and Mardimester courses |
| May 6 | Thursday | Residence halls close at 3:00 p.m. |
| May 13 | Thursday | Graduation – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center |
| May 15 | Saturday | Summer Semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application deadline (Health Care Assistant, LPN to RN Traditional and Hybrid Options, and Surgical Technology Programs) |
Spring 2021 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule
| Term | Last day to withdraw with a "W" grade | Last day for 100% refund | Last day for 90% refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Term | March 23 | January 10 | January 25 |
| 1st 8 week term | February 17 | January 10 | January 19 |
| 2nd 8 week term | April 8 | March 7 | March 22 |
| Mardimester term | April 7 | February 7 | February 19 |
| MSVCC (online) Full term | April 2 | January 18 | February 2 |
| MSVCC (online) January 8 week term | February 26 | January 18 | January 26 |
| MSVCC (online) March 8 week term | April 23 | March 14 | March 22 |
| MSVCC (online) January 4 week term | February 5 | January 18 | January 22 |
| MSVCC (online) February 4 week term | March 5 | February 14 | February 18 |
| MSVCC (online) March 4 week term | April 2 | March 14 | March 18 |
| MSVCC (online) April 4 week term | April 30 | April 11 | April 15 |
* MSVCC (online) dates subject to change.
Spring 2021 Testing Schedule
| Date | Exam Time | Class Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 1 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Saturday morning classes | |
| Monday, May 3 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m.-8:53 a.m. | MWF |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m.-10:53 a.m. | MWF | |
| 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m. | MWF | |
| 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| Tuesday, May 4 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m. | TR |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m. | TR | |
| 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m.-2:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | TR | |
| 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. | TR | |
| Wednesday, May 5 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m.-9:53 a.m. | MWF |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m.-12:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m.-1:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. | MW | |
| Thursday, May 6 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | TR |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m. | TR | |
| 1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m. | TR | ||
| 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m. | TR | |
| 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m. | TR | |
| Friday, May 7 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Other classes | |
Evening class exams will be the last meeting of the semester during exam week. Exams in all flexibly scheduled courses will be given during the last class meeting.
Summer 2021 Academic Schedule
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 28 | Friday | Summer 2021 Registration |
| May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day holiday (Make-up date June 4) |
| June 1 | Tuesday | All full-term and 1st term face to face and online classes begin |
| June 28 | Monday | 2nd term online begins |
| June 30 | Wednesday | Final payment of total fees due Last day to complete the FAFSA for summer financial aid |
| July 2 | Friday | 1st term final exams; Registration for 2nd term |
| July 5 | Monday | Fall 2021 Semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (EMT/EMS-Paramedic, Health Care Assistant, Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Respiratory Care Technology Programs) |
| July 5 - 9 | Monday - Friday | Summer Break |
| July 12 | Monday | 2nd term face-to-face begins |
| August 2 - 6 | Monday - Friday | Full-term final exams (given during the last class meeting) |
| August 6 | Friday | 2nd Term Final Exams |
Summer 2021 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule
| Term | Last day to withdraw with a "W" grade | Last day for 100% refund | Last day for 90% refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Term | July 13 | May 31 | June 8 |
| 1st 5 week term | June 22 | May 31 | June 3 |
| 2nd 5 week term | August 2 | July 11 | July 14 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term | July 9 | May 31 | June 8 |
| MSVCC (online) 1st Term | June 18 | May 31 | June 4 |
| MSVCC (online) 2nd Term | July 16 | June 27 | July 1 |
* The refund deadline and last day to receive a “W” for short term, weekend and online classes vary. Please contact the Admissions Office for questions regarding those dates.
Summer 2022 Academic Schedule
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 9 | Monday | Maymester |
| May 27 | Friday | Summer 2022 Registration |
| May 30 | Monday | Memorial Day holiday (Monday night only classes will make up on Friday, June 10) |
| May 31 | Tuesday | All full-term and 1st term face to face and online classes begin |
| June 27 | Monday | 2nd term online begins |
| June 28 | Tuesday | Last day to complete the FAFSA for summer financial aid |
| July 1 | Friday | 1st term final exams; Registration for 2nd term |
| July 4-8 | Monday - Friday | Summer Break |
| July 5 | Tuesday | Fall 2022 Semester Health Sciences Division Application Deadline (EMT/EMS-Paramedic, Health Care Assistant, Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Respiratory Care Technology Programs) |
| July 11 | Monday | 2nd term face-to-face begins |
| August 1-5 | Monday - Friday | Full-term final exams (given during the last class meeting) |
| August 5 | Friday | 2nd Term Final Exams |
| August 11 | Thursday | Summer Graduation |
Summer 2022 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule
| Term | Last day to withdraw with a "W" grade | Last day for 100% refund | Last day for 90% refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Term | July 12 | May 30 | June 7 |
| 1st Term | June 21 | May 30 | June 3 |
| 2nd Term | August 1 | July 10 | July 14 |
| Maymester (online) | May 22 | May 8 | May 12 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term | July 8 | May 30 | June 7 |
| MSVCC (online) 1st term | June 17 | May 30 | June 3 |
| MSVCC (online) 2nd term | July 15 | June 26 | June 30 |
Fall 2022 Academic Schedule
| Day and Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, April 1, 2022 | Gulf Coast STEM and Foundation & Alumni Scholarship application priority deadline |
| Thursday, March 31, 2022 | Financial aid priority deadline / MS HELP Grant Application Deadline |
| Monday, August 8 - Friday, August 12 | Open Enrollment |
| Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Staff Convocation |
| Friday, August 12, 2022 | New Personnel Orientation |
| Monday, August 15, 2022 | Fall Faculty Convocation |
| Tuesday, August 16, 2022 | Campus Workshops |
| Tuesday, August 16, 2022 | Residence Hall check-in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m.-5:00 pm. |
| Wednesday, August 17, 2022 | Advising/Registration - All faculty return (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first-term classes. |
| Thursday, August 18, 2022 | All full term and 1st term face-to-face classes begin |
| Monday, August 22, 2022 | Online Classes Begin |
| Monday, September 5, 2022 | Labor Day holiday (classes that meet on Monday nights only will make-up on Friday, September 9) |
| Monday, September 12, 2022 | Fall 13-week courses begin |
| Thursday, September 15, 2022 | 2022 -23 Mississippi State Aid application deadline (MTAG, MESG, etc.) |
| Saturday, October 1, 2022 | 2023-2024 Mississippi State Aid application opens (MTAG, MESG, etc.) |
| Monday, October 10 - Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | Fall Break; Night classes will be made up at the discretion of the local dean. (All offices closed; Residence Halls remain open) |
| Wednesday, October 12 - Friday, October 14, 2022 | Midterm exams for full term classes |
| Thursday, October 13 - Friday, October 14 | Final exams for first term classes. Midterm grades due for full term courses. |
| Monday, October 17, 2022 | Priority Registration begins for Spring 2023 (Faculty use scheduled class time to register students; evening class still meets instructional time.) 2nd Term face-to-face classes begin. See eLearning calendar for online classes 2nd Term face-to-face classes begin. See eLearning calendar for online classes. |
| Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Fall 2022 Degree/Diploma application deadline Spring semester Health Sciences Division application deadline (Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Health Care Assistant, Practical Nursing and Associates Degree Nursing Programs) |
| Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Residence hall room-reclaim begins for Spring 2023 |
| Friday, November 18, 2022 | Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| Monday, November 21 - Friday, November 25, 2022 | Thanksgiving holidays |
| Sunday, November 27, 2022 | Residence halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, December 8 - Wednesday, December 14, 2022 | Final examinations for full term courses and second term courses |
| Tuesday, December 13, 2022 | Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, December 15, 2022 | Tentative Graduation – Location TBD |
| Friday, December 16, 2022 | Begin Christmas holidays after exams; Offices close 5:00 p.m. |
Fall 2022 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule
| Term | Last day to withdraw with a "W" grade | Last day for 100% refund | Last day for 90% refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Term | October 27 | August 17 | September 1 |
| 1st 8 week term | September 22 | August 17 | August 25 |
| 2nd 8 week term | November 21 | October 16 | October 24 |
| September 13-Week Term | November 7 | September 11 | September 24 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term | November 4 | August 21 | September 5 |
| MSVCC (online) Sep 13 week term | November 7 | September 11 | September 24 |
| MSVCC (online) Aug 8 week term | September 30 | August 21 | August 29 |
| MSVCC (online) Oct 8 week term | November 25 | October 16 | October 24 |
| MSVCC (online) Aug 4 week term | September 9 | August 21 | August 25 |
| MSVCC (online) Sep 4 week term | October 7 | September 18 | September 22 |
| MSVCC (online) Oct 4 week term | November 4 | October 16 | October 20 |
| MSVCC (online) Nov 4 week term | December 2 | November 13 | November 17 |
Fall 2022 Testing Schedule
| Date | Exam Time | Class Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 8 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m. | TR |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m | 9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m. | TR | |
| 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m | 2:00 p.m.-2:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | TR | |
| 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. | TR | |
| Friday, December 9 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m.-8:53 a.m. | MWF |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m.-10:53 a.m. | MWF | |
| 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m. | MWF | |
| 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| Saturday, December 10 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Saturday morning classes | |
| Monday, December 12 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m.-9:53 a.m. | MWF |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m.-12:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m.-1:53 p.m. | MWF | |
| 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. | MW | |
| Tuesday, December 13 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | TR |
| 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m. | TR | |
| 1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m. | TR | ||
| 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m. | TR | |
| 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m. | TR | |
| Wednesday, December 14 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Other classes |
Evening class exams will be the last meeting of the semester during exam week.
Exams in all flexibly scheduled courses will be given during the last class meeting.